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ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES — September 2nd, 2010— So every music lover can enjoy the sound quality and comfort that has made Ultimate Ears, a business unit of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), the number one choice of the world’s top touring musicians,Ultimate Ears unveiled a line of new attractively priced earphones — the Ultimate Ears™ 700 Noise-Isolating Earphones, the Ultimate Ears™ 300 Noise-Isolating Earphones and the Ultimate Ears™ 200 Noise-Isolating Earphones.

“Leading musicians around the globe rely on Ultimate Ears when they perform onstage,” said Philippe Depallens, Logitech’s vice president and general manager of the Ultimate Ears product unit. “The same audio engineers who have been building Ultimate Ears custom stage monitors for a decade designed the audio drivers in the new Ultimate Ears line, so you’ll hear all the detail and depth of your favourite songs. Anyway you get your music — on your iPod®, iPhone®portable music player, DVD player, handheld gaming devices or laptop — our newest earphones and headsets let you hear music the way it’s meant to be heard.”

Ultimate Ears also introduced three headsets that are compatible with the iPhone® , Blackberry® and other phones with a 3.5mm headphone jack – the Ultimate Ears™ 400vi Noise-Isolating Headset, Ultimate Ears™ 300vi Noise-Isolating Headset and the Ultimate Ears™ 200vi Noise-Isolating Headset.

Ultimate Ears 700 Noise-Isolating Earphones

Ultimate Ears 700 Noise-Isolating Earphones offer superior sound without cramping your style. These earphones use a custom-tuned dual-armature micro design that separates the high and low frequencies to deliver sound so full and detailed you’ll hear breaths in between lyrics. The noise-isolating design reduces outside noise by 26 dBs and lets you focus on the music.

At just 11.6 grams the earphones are light enough to wear whether you’re relaxing, riding the bus to work, or going for a jog. The sleek, micro design makes your earphones look and feel as good as they sound – ear earphone is smaller than a scent.

Ultimate Ears 400vi Noise-Isolating Headset

If you are looking for model looks and rockin’ sound, the Ultimate Ears 400vi Noise-Isolating Headset puts you front row, centre, in a sleek design. To deliver an accurate sound experience with clarity and depth, the Ultimate Ears 400vi creates a detailed and immersive sound stage. With their small unobtrusive design, these earphones sit flush within your ears.

The Ultimate Ears 600vi and Ultimate Ears 400vi headsets are compatible with the iPhone®, Blackberry, and other phones with a 3.5mm headphone jack. For iPhone users, the on-cord controls allow you to switch seamlessly between music and phone calls with the push of a button and give you the ability to pause songs, adjust volume and take phone calls all without taking your device out of your pocket.

Whether you’re hitting the gym or pounding the pavement, the Ultimate Ears 300 Noise-Isolating Earphones will help you get moving. Built for people with active lifestyles, the Ultimate Ears 300 won’t fall out while you’re exercising thanks to the easy-to-use, shapeable ear loops. Made from durable, sweat-resistant materials, these earphones can stand up to even the toughest workouts. And because they’re tuned for extra bass, you’ll always have the beat you need to keep you moving.

The Ultimate Ears 300vi Noise-Isolating Headset features the same acoustics as the Ultimate Ears 300, but includes in-line controls and a mic on the cord so you get detailed sound, crisp calls and noise isolation for your music and phone calls.

For those who want versatile, comfy earphones — even if you have small ears — the Ultimate Ears 200 Noise-Isolating Earphones or Ultimate Ears 200vi Noise-Isolating Headset are a solid choice. You can pick the colour to express your personal style and the Ultimate Ears 200 and 200vi are available in three colours (pink, black or blue).

Personalized Fit and a Portable Hard Case

To deliver a personalized fit, every new Ultimate Ears set of earphones or headsets includes five pairs of soft ear cushions — with a range of sizes from XXS to L — so you can find a fit that’s comfortable for your ears.For the ultimate in audio immersion and to help seal out unwanted noise, the Ultimate Ears 400vi and 700 models also come with Comply™ Foam Tips. The Ultimate Ears earphones and headsets come with a compact, protective case for your earphones while you’re on the go.

Pricing and Availability

Available in Europe beginning in October, the suggested retail prices for the Ultimate Ears 200, Ultimate Ears 300 and Ultimate Ears 700 are €29.99, €49.99 and €149.00 respectively.

If you’re interested in a headset for your iPhone or Blackberry, the suggested retail prices for the Ultimate Ears 200vi Noise-Isolating Headset, Ultimate Ears 300vi Noise-Isolating Headset, Ultimate Ears 400vi Noise-Isolating Headset are €39.99, €59.99 and €79.99 respectively. All of the new Ultimate Ears headsets are expected to be available in Europe beginning in October

About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing, communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

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